G.I.Joe Zartan Cobra Dreadnoks Hasbro Classified Series Wave 3 Action Figure Review

FINALLY! ZARTAN! AND.....an easily obtainable Hasbro G.I. Joe Classified Series figure. I was able to get this from GameStop but Zartan and the Cobra Infantry is avilable for pre-order at all the online retailers. Like Dorkside Toys: dorksidetoys.com/collections/...
00:00 Intro
01:02 Package
02:13 Unboxing
02:38 Sculpt and Paint Details
06:17 Potential Hip Problem?
06:38 Articulation
08:18 Accessories
11:48 Size and Comparisons
12:19 Thoughts
13:30 Outro
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[@patrickwinters8918]

Cold Slither’s music saved my life.

[@totalrobot]

You'll be joining them soon.

[@SeanGabrielMcClelland]

And getting your vindows viped.

[@mrnic4787]

Deep cut

[@SlowShipCustoms]

Ah, the best part of any day; Robo talking toys!

[@TheSpiderWarden]

Exactly 😎

[@WarhawkLegend69]

Now i am not saying that is a bad part of any day, but Buddy, if Robo, talking toys is the Best part of your day , you got some life improvements you gots to make my friend.

[@SlowShipCustoms]

@@WarhawkLegend69 Alternatively, I could have lovely, healthy, wonderful life, while also having a deep appreciation for these Robo.

[@sammyswoleball4447]

His head sculpt makes me think about making a custom Darth Bane figure from the Old Republic books I'm hoping they make a TV series for Darth Bane or even a movie trilogy for the books

[@miketwain202]

Totally see it.

[@Optimusprime809]

Ha! Someone else sees it too! :D

[@yellowmartian]

I made the same comment, didn't read yours! Hahaha, great minds think alike!

[@justghost8713]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing 👍

[@erikalexander4635]

My first thought as well! I am one of those people who know nothing about GI Joe so my first thought was, that even without customizing anything about him, you just could give him a lightsaber and he would look just like a Sith from a 90s Star wars comic!

[@GodParticleZero]

A blue skin variant with swamp skier would be ace

[@latestred6510]

Yup! An at Least that version (or any other figure) WITHOUT KICK PADS! The Bullet proof Shin guards on almost Every Classified Fig, is driving me CrAZy. Enough Hasbro!

[@lacarrierenoticiasradio1443]

Does this one change color?

[@eljaydl]

I remember when I was a kid, I fix my and my friend's GIJoes whenever their o-rings break, it is the only thing that attach legs to the upperbody and the crotch is a floating piece. and sometimes switching other body parts from other GIJoes - like switching Snake Eyes' arms to Croc Master's, making Snake Eyes look like he is sleeveless.

[@jacobfoster9185]

Oh my MacGyver that side-by-side comparison is crazy I remember playing with my GI Joes and just being in awe with their highly detailed sculpt haha

[@MerlinMAVK]

It would be healthy for the line if Hasbro made some kind of announcement saying that the unattainable stuff (essentially everything they've released as a Target exclusive so far) will all get additional release. They don't even need to give a release date, just say that a good faith effort is being made with Target to give everything another go as soon as possible. No repaints, no running changes. Just do it again with the proper quantities and say you will be. Simply saying and doing this would guarantee tons of enthusiasm leading up to the Snake Eyes movie release and whatever comes with that where they can undoubtedly make a big splash.

[@starlord157]

Technically they did by showing the characters on the back of the box...

[@_-5163]

"So at the end of the day" = shows over😔😔😔🥺

[@andyharkess9986]

Ahhhhhhh can’t wait to have this bad boy on the shelf, top figure as a babber, spent hours out in the summer sun watching him and his cousins change colour

[@zenpool6142]

Robo you’re the man! Really enjoy your little funny scenes like throwing his stuff and running away, not to mention the cutscenes in the beginning 😂 hilarious

[@drozwalker9]

Zartan is one of my most awaited Classified GI Joe figures to get my hands on. I love the overall design of this figure. It would be nice to have a mix of masks and other accessories for a few disguises.

[@sideswipe1261]

I’m hoping for some beefy weapons/head/accessory packs! Not just 5-6 pieces, but at least 10.

[@fightingtyler14]

It would be cool if each Dreadnok comes packed with a new mask for Zartan.

[@Optimusprime809]

5:44 Whoah it's Darth Bane!

[@colinramsay533]

It would be amazing to have his skin change colour in sunlight.

[@Chef326]

I got my preorder in and I’m so hyped for him to arrive. Bonus I just got Firefly as well!

[@tomtudorweaver1078]

I am so glad that I have no attachment to G.I. Joe and that I live in the UK, since it's impossible to find these figures being sold anywhere and I'd go bankrupt if I had an interest in this franchise. With that said Cobra Commander and Firefly are the only two I'd ever consider picking up, Firefly I could fit into my collection somewhere and Cobra Commander is so goofy that he kinda transcends G.I.Joe, both he and Skeletor exist on another plane of existence for comedic mastery. EDIT: just found Zartan in stock at my local comic shop and didn't even realize he was inspired by Wez from Mad Max, now my interest in this figure has skyrocketed since he'll work as a Mad Max reject on my shelf.

[@Sybato]

As someone who's never grew up with GI Joe, I didn't know about Drednoks at all and now that I do, I really want a Zanya figure in the future.

[@CobraSaboteur]

FUCK YES. Favorite classified figure to date.

[@chris0in0phoenix]

Best review I have seen in a while. Great attention to detail. Thanx

[@thebaker525]

Hasbro getting more and more comfortable with that pinless system makes me so excited. Star Wars next please! Let’s save the black series double joint knees!

[@cajuncoyote2039]

Great review! Zartan is definitely one of the best yet. Just waiting on BBTS to send my shipped notification.

[@mctapper6172]

Says March, but bbts is going to always be later

[@cajuncoyote2039]

@@mctapper6172 I got a notification on Friday saying my order has arrived, it's currently in the processing status. I did pre-order as soon as it was available so that might have something to do with it.

[@mctapper6172]

@@cajuncoyote2039 I just preordered last week so yea, when you preorder early you get stuff in advance

[@GodParticleZero]

@@cajuncoyote2039 Same here. They are so slow to ship stuff out, which is really annoying

[@cajuncoyote2039]

@@GodParticleZero true story. My order been paid for since Friday but they still haven't shipped it. They are surely quick to take your money though. It would be nice if they gave you a heads up a day or so before they charge you.

[@Stablemable2]

Zartan was like the Boba Fett of GIJoe, back in the day.

[@danielherrin]

So hope I get a Zarana with as much skin as possible showing 😍😍😍😍😍

[@stephenwegling7764]

There is a good chance we'll see the color changing plastic(classic!) As a con or SDCC exclusive...played with mine the OG outside lost parts but had fun. Used my Swamp skier too:) Be Well.

[@Cobralalalala]

You showing off the details made me love this figure even more! I may just have to pick it up. :D

[@danielrecommends]

I love your reviews Robo! You make me want to run right out and buy these up. I do have a Zartan on the way and now I can't wait to get him in hand. Like you, I wasn't huge into GI Joe as a kid. I loved the cartoon but wasn't big on the action figures. I'm glad I can collect these now and hope I can find some of those dang Target exclusives!

[@KennyRedeye29]

I love how Duke’s voice is just Robo’s

[@TheFwoosh]

I just enunciate a bit more, haha. His voice was so nondescript!

[@KennyRedeye29]

@@TheFwoosh whereas Gung Ho sounds as if he’s run a few jars of moonshine in his time 😄

[@TheFwoosh]

THAT one I can at least land in the neighborhood, haha!

[@huiqanlu7494]

have been enjoying every fwoosh intro!

[@wilfredodiaz8743]

Damn it, my Zartan figure was delayed and I won't have it for a while but it was great seeing him here. It's a cool looking figure 👍 Thanks for the review

[@jw3465]

AWESOME review Robo! Awesome!!!

[@matotoole3791]

Awesome review mate. , can’t wait for Zartan

[@i.k.9467]

Intros are evolving every video

[@latestred6510]

OG Snow Serpent, Alpine & Alley Viper (besides Storm Shadow of course) were my Favorite original 80's figures!

[@RedF0X85]

Really impressed with these figures, this is clearly where Hasbro shines the brightest.. would absolutely love to see this attention to detail on Marvel Legends but the licensing costs really hold them back. I don't collect Gi Joe but I always watch these reviews just to see what they did in terms of detail/engineering.

[@betitovader]

DARTH BANE CUSTOM HERE I COME!

[@bbbeamuhhh]

Enjoyed the review. Can't wait to see Snow Serpent. I hope there will be one.

[@Mighty-VizioN]

Back in the day with the three and a quarter inch figures I always thought his hood was actually his hair. And it was made rubbery so that it can hold his mask in place. I would have never guessed zartan was bald. I hope we see his brother and sister in future release

[@jessehcreative]

Glad you mentioned the hip stress. Firefly has that problem. Hope it doesn't happen moving forward! Awesome review as always. Great content Robo! Yo Joe!

[@JimFlanagan4206]

Awesome! Now we just need a Ripper, Buzzer, and Torch 3 pack.

[@Psychof1st]

That would be cool way to secure all 3 in one go! Wasn't there also a Drednok by the name of Monkey Wrench?

[@hersch3594]

"in stock from Gamestop", MC Robo over here dropping fresh tunes and reviews and I gotta say, I love the view/s? Either way great review like always Robo. Love and respect.

[@starrhunter633]

I love the Dreadnoks and Zartan .. this figure really is very much the original figure. Great review glad I was able to pick this up from Walgreens , way before the one I ordered was supposed to hit.

[@Taipan108]

That’s so cool! I hope Hasbro will bring out a 6” version of the POC Desert Battle Zartan. That’s my favourite figure ever (hence my avatar pic).

[@Psychof1st]

I missed the original Zartan. So, I got the ninja force Zartan when it came out. I'd wish that they'd make a classified of that. Complete with orange mohawk, bright neon green (yellowish) pants, black leather sleeveless jacket, and neon blue/purple knife/gun holsters, shin guards, and forearm guards. Tacky? Yes. But, I'd love it!

[@Taipan108]

@@Psychof1st Nothing tacky about that! That would be awesome.

[@mrgizmo182]

The great thing about your videos is I’ll watch them even if I’m not collecting that line!

[@BSCGEEK]

Hasbro Pulse pushed my Zartan back to April. Hopefully I will find one sooner. Good review as always. I hope do a video on the new cobra trooper variant.

[@sideswipe1261]

I just got my Zartan and Cobra Infantry- and I love both! When I heard Hasbro is getting ready for a price hike, now is the time to buy from Hasbro Pulse or stores selling them within $2-3 of retail. Zartan has more cool detailing every time I pick him up! A shame on Hasbro for ditching his color change! I doubt it costs any more than glow in the dark plastics. Next time, I hope! I love his armor, shoulder, forearm and leg armor (I agree his hood could really use a bit more red mixed with brown), and his “belly-shirt” is too classic to skip (Everglades get HOT!). Infantry is near-perfect! I do wish the Cobra sigils on his hands and holsters had been painted, but I’ll live. Fun posing! One thing I don’t like is with his double-jointed knees, it’s harder to pose him with his knee pads actually covering his knees when crouching (it’s what they’re for). ***the rest is me whining about reasons behind the coming price hike that doesn’t have any real reason to happen, so feel free to stop reading if truth scares you :) *** The stupid oil industry *refuses* to tell the population exactly how much oil we’re sitting on, but it’s a heck of a lot more to keep the US running *as is* for 200+ years (I know some people...), not counting measures taken to reduce reliance. I’m also very Pro-Fracking. The volcano in Iceland released several hundreds or thousands of “toxins” into the atmosphere than fracking could possibly due in 500 years. Hippies hate facts. We’ve zero reason to import oil or Jack the prices up. And what do volcanic eruptions actually do? Heal the Earth. All the “Global Warming” freaks forgot that this rock has been fixing itself. I look forward to seeing their faces when they realize their efforts do nothing, and Earth doesn’t need us meddling with it to correct its own health. Ozone layer is fixing itself as we speak. I find it especially hilarious to read all of their predictions of horror and killing the globe, using computers and cellphones to spread their message, without ever considering all of the toxins used to produce, transport and run them. They praise solar power without considering how many toxic chemicals and heavy metals it takes to create them. Then they need to be transported (via fossil fuels) and installed (more fossil fuels) by transit machines also built and ran from stuff we dig out of the earth.

[@imm311]

Excellent review! God bless!

[@gonickyourself]

Looks great, Robo! Fingers crossed my pre-orders aren’t canceled. And I’d gladly pay a premium for a Pulse exclu$ive color changing Zartan.🤞

[@judgejase7583]

When the Joe's were around mid-80's I was a huge GI Joe figure collector (thanks to being in my 20's & in my first job) & always felt that Zartan & his Dreadnok crew were a little bit "out of control" for the very organised Cobra regime, sort of like the 'Dirty Dozen' who were let loose on the Joes like wild dogs. Good review Robo, thanks mate - collecting action figures is always fun for me ... but Robo always takes it up a notch with his enthusiasm, making it even more FUN ... NER ?!

[@fiercekrypton]

I'm finally gonna get this fig tmrw. So hyped.

[@billpagan3070]

Went to GameStop and item not available!!!! Story of my life!!!😢 Awesome review Robo! Love this one😁👍

[@stickboi922]

If agent peely isn’t able to take down beef boss, we might have to send in his natural rival......... *tomatohead*

[@admiralsnaccbar624]

Wouldn't he technically be part of beef boss? As, *burgers can have tomatoes?*

[@stickboi922]

@@admiralsnaccbar624 why do you think tomatohead hates beef boss. Plus it’s a pizza vs burger thing

[@admiralsnaccbar624]

Tomatoe bro is a part of beef boss, who feel off, and been getting stronger, to finally make *beef boss meet his maker*

[@stickboi922]

@@admiralsnaccbar624 yes. And he will also avenge his fallen brothers that were slain to make a burger. He will prove that pizza is the superior food

[@admiralsnaccbar624]

Lets inform robo, we need this to be canon

[@coleccionistasiff]

They need you in the writing team of the next GI.Joe movie.

[@jakethecollector1516]

Nice details on this guy!

[@wickedwar1624]

Great figure hope to get him soon.

[@DevonPalmer98]

Dude’s rocking that midriff

[@shep2350]

"I'm the Firekicker..twisted Firekicker!"

[@n.maximo5505]

Man this figure looks rad. Can’t wait for him to finally ship out!

[@brainlock72]

Zartan totally needs the swamp skier. I hope I can find one of these, but I already have a FortNite figure sitting in for him, already. We also need some Drednoks and the other Z-family. Zarana needs both her heads. So glad I lucked into the "pretty" version, di not know about the fugly one until years later.

[@JoeSelf1982]

I LOVE the ‘invisapin’ technology!!! ❤️😎 This is my favorite figure in the line so far!!!

[@BTT16]

Such a crazy character, but still a badass figure encompassing the classic silhouette with updated design details. I hope i'm able to get my hands on a few...

[@davecarolan1284]

Just received mine from Hasbro pulse, and watched this review. It's scary how spot on Robo is in his prediction of the pulsecon exclusive...

[@angrymediasmily9041]

5:44 He looks almost like Darth Bane lol

[@gwenb.4179]

This is the reason why I shifted from Marvel Legends to the G.I. Joe Classified Series. Worth my money.

[@michaelterrell9645]

Great review Robo! Hasbro should have build a vehicle type concept with the rest of the Dreadnoks. Buzzer, Ripper, and Torch should each come with a piece of the swamp skier or updated masks for Zartan.

[@kenlamella8996]

I'm KZbin channel and I'm loving it it's bringing back a lot of old memories that are fantastic. Your opening of these action figures are superb. You go over to find details and details that I would normally miss. so cheers to you my friend. I was wondering if you could do me a favor if not I understand is it possible that you could set up a quick shot of all the GI joes on one side and all the cobras on the other of the classified series I'm just curious to see how many there are? Did these waves of figures come with playsets or vehicles?

[@gbarreto_]

Hope we get RoadPig

[@whozyourdaddy]

The fire on the boots and the belt buckle design reminds me of the sticker on the back of the 1987 Dreadnok Cycle. Not saying that's what it's supposed to be, but Zartain is supposed to be the leader of the Dreadnoks.

[@BardePhilippe.P76]

zartan, destro, baroness cobra island w/mortorcycle, viper cobra, storm shadow and cobra trooper blue are a must have...Imo joe's: Snake eyes, scarlett, gun ho, flint or duke, the green guy head i think, firefly, bbq( target/ toy r us exclusive) and shipwreck with the parott if they release him.

[@Justin.Adventure]

Def some Mad Max vibes here. 😂 Great review as always Robo.

[@Entrophonics]

Everytime you upload one of these especially problematic preorder Gi joe figures i have to consciously stop myself from being consumed with toy envy

[@theatomicnerd6217]

That would make for a good Darth Bane head.

[@thethwipside]

I'm done with the line but watching this review makes me think he'd be great for making a custom Star Wars Sith or Bounty Hunter. Watching the Play Days has got me to be brave enough to try my hand at attempting a custom. Zartan I think is the perfect piece for my first attempt.

[@yellowmartian]

Zartan's head would make for a good Darth Bane head with little to no painting required. 😱

[@sideswipe1261]

It’s starting to sound like Darth Bane is a Zartan ripoff.

[@retrodealer6495]

I finally got one. It was a gift. And it came with Scarlett😊👍. And the new Arcee war for Cybertron.

[@witchywoods267]

Me too. The Cobra bad guys are my fave

[@carlosecastrillomarquez687]

Zartan will do a fantastic custom Darth Bane 🙂

[@chargers24ag]

Awesome review robo!! Those scales are probably dragon scales

[@rubenevans9379]

I think the body would make a cool red hood custom

[@Psychof1st]

I hope we get more Drednoks! Mostly, we need a Zarana! Ripper, Buzzer, and Monkey Wrench could easily be mostly reused parts at this point, outside of completely unique head sculpts of course. --- I thought of a clever marketing idea that they could have done for Zartan. Some people would get a special packaging or figure covering or plastic sleeve. Something that could still be moved before opening the box. This would briefly trick the customer into thinking they were sent a different G. I. Joe character. Shift or remove that something (somehow possible before opening) to reveal that it actually is a Zartan figure. You know, because he is the master of disguise. This also would be cool way to tease a new character coming to the line. Say, like Tunnel Rat? Also, I notice those Alley Vipers are still part of the box art. Can we assume they're coming at some point? What if they're the very last figure of this line? Or, did miss their release, already?

[@Psychof1st]

Also, I thought it would be cool if Zartan came with his orange hair mohawk as a removable accessory. Maybe we'll get a "Ninja Force" Zartan classified. We only really need Zartan, Slice, and Dice from Ninja Force to return in the classified line. The rest can stay back in the 90's. (T'JBang, Nunchuk, and maybe Banzai would be okay.) Why is his name Zartan? Because, when he's out in the sun. He gets a (biz)zarre-tan. (Ba-dum-tsh)

[@dazblue5515]

That's a great looking figure tbh

[@mirnahajo1096]

I enjoyed the review

[@1969hnk]

I don't dig GI Joe too much, but Classified Series gives me an opportunity to get to know better the characters and appreciate them

[@johna4371]

"And Zartan sits up late and wonders...who? Who is the real me? And in the end, do I really have any friends who love me for being Zartan...who love me for being ME?"

[@dickhayworth1139]

Hmm, the head reminds me of Imhotep. Might make a fun custom.

[@oddz-modz1369]

I like the fact that Zartan is pinless, maybe a sign that future figures will be implementing the same feature?

[@charlockprime]

Zartan is one of my favorite character designs from the original Joes. He's almost enough to get me into this line, but he's lacking without the Chameleon. If they drop one of those, or we see that mid-90s Snow Serpent release, I'll probably jump on board for, at least, Cobra.

[@starlord157]

You found Agent Peeley?!

[@JoNahSuperWookie]

This! Where is my Agent Peely review?

[@demetricsmith471]

Robo...u da dang man! U keep getting the 🔥 figures!

[@ravenfrancis8803]

We really need storm shadow

[@kenlamella8996]

Oh my God you can take his hood off that is so crazy!!!!! In the cartoon I always suspected they made him have hair instead of a hood

[@lunarmodule6419]

Haaaa man he looks cool. They updated him just enough. Thanks.

[@VandLegoProductions]

Now we just need Zarana and Zandar ;)

[@jondaniels5389]

When you are customizing your figures or painting unfinished figures what kind of primer do you use before you paint them I know theirs a primer out there for models so any help will be greatful thank you foowsh sorry for the miss spelling of your name

[@vinceyourkievitz]

Also he has pinless joints! Makes it so much nicer great review-ps does your waist joint have heavy detents when rotating it, mine feels like it's going to break

[@TheFwoosh]

Yup, very heavy to turn at the waist, but did eventually pop on through.

[@vinceyourkievitz]

@@TheFwoosh good glad to know it wasn't just mine also I can get it to go through but when I let it sit for a little bit that huge detent returns not sure how I feel about that

[@SirG.L.RIC.KAGE-Esq]

@@TheFwoosh uh Robo, mister Robo sir? I'm curious as to why your Beef Boss sounds like Deputy Barney Fife??? Uh..yeah. Thanks. Big fan.

[@drawingbyhand]

Its a great zartan figure. a shame they didnt make the colour change like they did in the 80s come on hasbro. great review robo.

[@MercySaidSo_]

Not sure if it was mentioned on here but I believe his skin changes color in ultra violet light. I read that on one of the these sites that had the preorder

[@michelleharrington8502]

I can't wait to get him in the mail

[@rolandkatsuragi]

8:36 that's pretty smart

[@veiledrecalcitrance4314]

Now what kills me is how perfect Hasbro did this figure, just slightly updated but still Zartan, why couldn’t they have done this with Firefly? I absolutely hate the big bulky vest they put on the Classified Firefly. He’s supposed to be agile and sneaky, a big old bomb squad flak vest is ridiculous. Wish they would either stick with the slightly updated old school, or just completely modernize them all, this one figure one way and one the other is a weird choice

[@fabiohenriquegiusti9900]

This line is sooooooo frustrating for me, had some Joes as a kid (mostly Brazilian repaints) and now I can't collect this line, breaks my heart... But at least having robo's videos is good enough to forget the frustration and have a smile